Shrub & Hedge Trimming

Why Regular Trimming Matters

Shrubs and hedges that grow unchecked become overgrown, lose their shape, and develop woody interiors with little foliage. This makes them difficult to restore and often requires drastic pruning that temporarily ruins their appearance. Regular maintenance prevents these problems and keeps plants looking their best year-round.

Proper trimming also promotes healthy growth. When you remove dead or diseased branches and thin out dense growth, you improve air circulation and light penetration. This reduces disease problems and encourages fresh, vigorous growth from the base of the plant.

Overgrown shrubs can also block views, encroach on walkways, and make your home look neglected. Regular trimming keeps plants in their designated space and maintains the clean lines that make landscaping look intentional and well-cared-for.

Our Shrub and Hedge Trimming Services

We trim all types of shrubs and hedges, from formal boxwood hedges to informal flowering shrubs. Our approach depends on the plant species, your desired style, and the plant's natural growth habit. We never force plants into shapes that conflict with their natural form, which leads to constant maintenance and stressed plants.

What We Offer:

• Formal hedge trimming and shaping
• Informal shrub pruning and maintenance
• Foundation planting trimming
• Privacy screen maintenance
• Flowering shrub pruning (timing-specific)
• Overgrown shrub restoration
• Seasonal cleanup and deadheading

For formal hedges, we use professional equipment to achieve clean, precise lines. Informal shrubs receive selective pruning that maintains their natural character while controlling size and encouraging flowering. We time our work based on plant species to maximize bloom production and avoid damaging spring flowers.

Just like our tree trimming services, we follow proper horticultural techniques and never use harmful practices that compromise plant health.

When and How Often to Trim

Timing matters when trimming shrubs, especially flowering varieties. Spring-blooming shrubs like lilacs, forsythia, and azaleas should be trimmed immediately after flowering. If you trim them in fall or early spring, you remove the flower buds and get no blooms that year.

Summer-blooming shrubs typically get trimmed in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. This timing encourages strong flowering on the current season's growth. Non-flowering shrubs and formal hedges can be trimmed throughout the growing season as needed to maintain shape.

Most shrubs benefit from at least one thorough trimming per year. Fast-growing hedges and formal plantings may need 2-3 trimmings during the growing season to stay neat. We can set up a maintenance schedule that keeps your shrubs looking great without over-pruning.

The key is consistency. Regular light trimming is much better for plants than infrequent heavy pruning. When shrubs receive steady maintenance, they stay healthy, look better, and require less drastic intervention over time.

Restoring Overgrown Shrubs

Sometimes shrubs get away from their owners and become severely overgrown. These plants need more than routine trimming. They require restoration pruning to bring them back to a manageable size and restore their health and appearance.

Restoration pruning often involves cutting shrubs back hard, sometimes to within 6-12 inches of the ground. This drastic approach works well for many shrub species and encourages fresh, vigorous growth from the base. However, not all shrubs tolerate this treatment, so knowing which plants can be restored versus which need replacement is important.

We evaluate your overgrown shrubs and recommend the best approach. Sometimes restoration takes 2-3 years of gradual pruning to avoid shocking the plant. Other times, immediate renovation is the better choice. In cases where shrubs are too far gone or in poor locations, we might recommend removal and replacement with better-suited plants. Our consulting services can help you plan a comprehensive landscape renovation.

Why Hire Professional Shrub Trimming

Many homeowners attempt to trim their own shrubs to save money, but results are often disappointing. Uneven cuts, improper timing, and lack of knowledge about plant growth habits lead to poor-looking shrubs that take months or years to recover.

Professional trimming delivers consistent, attractive results. We have the right tools, understand plant biology, and work efficiently. What might take you an entire weekend, we complete in an hour or two. We also haul away all clippings and leave your beds clean and tidy.

Regular professional maintenance actually saves money over time. Well-maintained shrubs stay healthy longer, require less intervention, and add value to your property. Neglected shrubs eventually need replacement, which is far more expensive than routine trimming. For comprehensive property care, explore all our tree and landscape services.